Lynk Global is a satellite telecommunications provider focused on direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity. As a "cell tower in space" company, Lynk builds, launches, and operates a satellite constellation that aims to provide mobile phone service coverage to standard, unmodified mobile devices, especially in rural and underserved areas. They partner with Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to expand coverage and offer services like SMS messaging and emergency alerts, with plans to launch voice and mobile broadband services. Key partners include SES, Intelsat, and various MNOs across the globe.
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Slam Corp extended its merger deadline by a year and received a non-binding letter of intent to merge with Lynk in December 2023.
AST SpaceMobile and Lynk Global are developing low Earth orbit constellations that would use cellular frequencies from partners to connect standard smartphones.
Lynk’s service is being deployed commercially based on more than 40 MNO commercial service contracts covering approximately 50 countries.
The Lynk Global merger with Slam Corp aims to raise at least $110,000,000 for the constellation.
Lynk Global has been seeking to raise a $40,000,000 Series B funding round.
Lynk Global has until 2024-12-25 to merge with the special purpose acquisition company Slam Corp in a deal that aims to raise at least $110,000,000 for Lynk’s constellation.
An investor presentation accompanying a regulatory filing on 2024-02-05 indicated Lynk Global aimed to operate 38 satellites before the end of 2025 to help generate $100,000 in revenue for that year.
Lynk Global received a four-month extension to merge with Slam Corp.
Slam Corp returned a sizable chunk of capital to investors who redeemed their shares rather than take a stake in Lynk Global after going public in 2021.
Dan Dooley was promoted from chief commercial officer to CEO of Lynk Global on 2024-09-09.
Lynk Global has been planning a $40,000,000 Series B funding round alongside the SPAC merger.
SpaceX deployed Lynk Global’s two latest pizza-box-sized satellites during a Falcon 9 rideshare mission on 2024-03-04.
Lynk is deploying a satellite constellation to provide direct-to-device messaging services and is partnered with eight operators in seven countries.
Of the 20 companies that received DISA PLEO awards, Lynk is the only firm that received a contract for sat2phone connectivity.
Lynk Global, Inc. has a contract with the Defense Information Systems Agency to provide commercial sat2phone services to the U.S. Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and other U.S. government agencies.
Lynk Global estimates an addressable market worth more than $325,000,000,000 for SCS-enabled services.
Lynk Global agreed in February to merge with a publicly traded shell company led by former professional baseball player Alex Rodriguez to raise money for its constellation.
Lynk Global recently deployed two additional satellites to improve coverage and capabilities while remaining far short of its plan to deploy 5,000 satellites for full global service.
Lynk Global launched two satellites on Transporter-10 while pursuing a SPAC merger to fund development of a direct-to-device constellation.
Lynk Global launched commercial services in 2024 and is currently serving more than seven countries, including parts of Palau, the Cook Islands, and the Solomon Islands.